The nurse contacts a patient whose physician has ordered Feosol (carbonyl iron) 60 mg BID after routine lab work revealed mild iron-deficiency anemia. Which of the following statements would be included in the patient teaching?
A) "Since you are taking an iron supplement, you should reduce the amount of iron in your diet to prevent overdose."
B) "The iron may make your stool a dark green or black color; this is nothing to worry about."
C) "It is alright to take both doses together if you prefer."
D) "Iron is fairly harmless, so there is little concern if you take extra when you are on your menstrual cycle."

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The statement about dark green or black stool is correct and important to include in patient teaching. Option A is incorrect because diet should not be restricted while taking iron supplement and option C is incorrect because doses should be spaced out. Option D is incorrect because too much iron during menstruation is harmful.

The Nurse Contacts a Patient Whose Physician Has Ordered Feosol